Assembly Guide

Effective from April 2005

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ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Section 1 Before You Start
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Section 2 Typical Georgian Roof Installation
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Section 3 Fitting the Traditional Gutter
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Section 4 Tie Bars
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Section 5 Box Gutters
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Section 6 Valley Situation
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Section 7 Gable Support Option
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Section 8 Lean to Situation
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Section 9 Duo Pitch Roof Section
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Section 10 Standard Radius End
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Section 11 Non Standard Radius End
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Section 12 Bolstered Rafters
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Section 13 Glass Roofs
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The purpose of this Installation Guide is to assist the Installation Team when erecting a Shield Roof. All Shield roofs
are individually designed to suit the size and specification requested.
Although Section 2 displays a step by step approach when fitting a typical Georgian style roof, the additional sections
can be incorporated to cover the majority of other simple conservatory roof styles.
The Shield Roof will arrive in kit form consisting of a number of packages containing the aluminium skeleton and the
PVC-u cappings. Small ancillary items should arrive in a box, in this box you should find a copy of the roof layout plan
and this guide.
Roof Layout Plan
The roof layout plan is essential as it depicts the size of the roof and the position of the main roof components.
Thoroughly check that the roof fits the window frame layout and that all the roof components are present.
Each length of material should be numbered to correspond with its position on the roof plan.
An example of this is an eaves beam assembly numbered P17 on the roof plan, the aluminium, gutter and cladding
lengths should all be numbered P17 to aid identification.
Care Of Products On Site
Although the Shield roof is robust in construction, simple measures should be taken when handling, storing and
erecting the conservatory roof.
When unwrapping the packages take care not to damage components with a knife.
Do not leave PVC-u components outside in freezing conditions then immediately attempt to knock them on.
Do not leave brown components in their packaging whilst in direct sunlight at times of high temperatures.
Store polycarbonate roof panels in a dry safe area until they are required.
Sealing
The Shield roof requires sealing at important junctions in the roof, the use of Low Modulus, Neutral Cure sealants is
vital.
Tools Required
The following tools are necessary to install the Shield Roof:
13mm socket and ratchet White rubber headed mallet Silicone Gun
13mm open ended spanner Spirit Level Stanley Knife
17mm open ended spanners Roofing square Power Drill + HSS and Masonry bits
Tape Measure Hack Saw Cordless Driver + Pozi bits
Long nosed pliers Nylon roller Hot air gun
60mm dia. hole cutter 45mm dia. hole cutter
Roof Vents
The Shield Roof can be supplemented with an opening roof vent, refer to the installation instructions found
within the roof vent packaging.
SECTION 1 - BEFORE YOU START
This Synseal Assembly Guide has been produced as an aid to assemble the Synseal range of products.
All information in this manual is provided for guidance only.
Synseal Extrusions Ltd cannot be held responsible for the way in which the information in this manual is interpreted.
We reserve the right to alter specifications and descriptions without prior notice as part of our policy of continual development.
All dimensions are in millimetres. Do not scale drawings.
SECTION 2 - TYPICAL GEORGIAN
ROOF INSTALLATION
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The photos above display fitting the gutter with the continuous
bracket on the back and the built i n under-gutter tri m. Please be
aware that you may receive guttering that attaches vi a indi vidual
brackets, these brackets rotate and then cl ip into the eaves beam
at 600mm centres. This type of gutter clips onto these brackets
and has a separate under-gutter trim. Refer to section 3 for
further detai ls.
Ensure that the setting out of the
conservatory footprint is correct, with
the frames l evel and plumb. The sizes
at the head of the windows should
correspond with those on the roof plan.
Appl y a sil icone bead to the head of
frames, do not silicone along the front
edge of the frames where the gutter
trim is fitted.
Positi on each eaves beam in turn onto
the frame head ensuring the
turnbuckles are i n the open position.
The leg on the eaves beam must drop
down behind the frame and the frame
be tight up agai nst the base of the
eaves beam (use clamps if necessary).
Engage each turnbuckle into the head
of the frame, check for a posi tive
location.
Note: in the event that a turnbuckl e
clashes with a frame joi nt. Remove the
turnbuckl e and screw fix the eaves
beam to the frame head.
Once you are happy with the eaves
beam setting out, fix eaves corner
brackets centrall y to the external face
of the eaves beam with 4 self drilling
screws (XM48-13) provided.
An additional i nternal eaves cleat is
fitted to the back of the paraboli c head
with 4 self dril ling screws (XM48-10).
With the eaves beam assembl y
complete, the guttering should now be
fitted.
Please note that there are now 2
methods of fitting the guttering.
Starting at one end of the gutter run, fit
the gutter stop end, hook the monkey
tail bracket on the back of the gutter
into the eaves beam and then rotate
the gutter into positi on.
Connect the gutter fitting to the open
end of the gutter, then conti nue
fitting each pi ece of gutter and fitting
until the gutter run is complete.
Using a piece of timber and a mall et,
knock the continuous under gutter tri m
onto the eaves beam clip.
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1. Fit brackets at 600mm centres
2. hook rear of gutter into brackets
3. clip front of brackets into gutter
4. fit under gutter trim
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SECTION 2 - TYPICAL GEORGIAN
ROOF INSTALLATION
Fi t any external corner trims under the
gutter connectors, stop ends, running
outlet etc to cloak off any exposed
aluminium.
Fi t the gutter strengtheners XGC3 into
the gutter at 600mm maxi mum
centres.
Polycarbonate support adaptors are
now required to be fi tted before any
rafters. The larger (XPS3) for Georgian
hips and the smal ler (XPS2) for
Victorian hips and transom rafters.
Determine the position of the ridge
using temporary props. Locate the main
eaves to ridge rafters using the roof
plan as a guide. Each rafter connects
into the pre-drilled holes via a singl e
bolt to the top and bottom.
Each M8 bolt should locate into the pre-
dril led holes. Ensure the ridge i s level
and in the correct posi tion prior to
ti ghteni ng each nut wi th a 13mm
socket.
If a security bolt is fitted, first tighten
the threaded bolt into the rafter usi ng a
4mm allen key. Then fi t the M8 nut and
tighten wi th a 13mm socket.
Jack rafters connect onto the hip rafter
via the pre-fi tted hook and spring
fixing.
The rafters against the house wall should be secured back using
suitable masonry fixings at 600mm maximum centres and
maximum 150mm away from the ri dge and eaves beam.
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SECTION 2 - TYPICAL GEORGIAN
ROOF INSTALLATION
With the hook in position, pull the loop
of the spring over onto the metal tab
positi oned on the si de of the bracket.
Tighten the M8 bol t at the eaves beam.
Wi th the roof skeleton complete, check
for level of ridge, li ne of rafters, roof
pi tch etc.
Ensure that all bolts are tight and that
the aluminium rafters have not slid
down the rafter bottom caps.
The house wal l should be chased out
and the lead flashing installed ready for
final dressing. All dust should be
removed from the roof skeleton.
Consider which panels to gl aze into the
roof first, remembering that access is
required to seal the ridge radi us end.
At the eaves beam, the panel is
supported on securi ty tape, remove the
protecti ve film.
= Gl azed areas
= Open areas to allow sealing of
radius end and dressing of l ead
flashing
Cut the roof sheet end cl oser to si ze
and seal it to the gutter end of the roof
panel (the end with the grey fabric
breather tape). Ensure the drainage
slots on the end closer are to the
undersi de of the panel.
Offer the roof sheet i nto posi tion
ensuri ng the sheet i s square to the
gutter and central between the rafters.
Press the sheet down onto the security
tape.
Continue fitting the roof panels and
rafter top caps. The rafter top caps
should be fl ush with the end of the
rafter and knocked down sufficiently to
grip the roof sheets. Use a rubber
mallet to knock each top cap down onto
the rafter.
The jack rafter top caps are suppl ied
over size and require cutting down prior
to fixing. Each top cap shoul d be
numbered to correspond with the roof
plan and associated rafter.
TIE BARS SHOULD BE FITTED PRIOR TO GLAZING
(please see ti e bar section)
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SECTION 2 - TYPICAL GEORGIAN
ROOF INSTALLATION
The roof sheets and the top caps should
create a void at the radius end.
The fi rst and last hip top caps are left
long al lowing different seali ng options
for the foam bung*.
Cut down the bottom legs of the rear
foam bung so it fi nishes fl ush with the
top of the ridge. Seal the rear foam
bung to the end of the ridge making
sure a water tight seal is achieved.
Insert the front foam bung until contact
is made with the ends of the roof sheets.
The top of the front foam bung should
finish sli ghtly above the rafter top caps,
seal the joi nt between the foam bungs.
A complete seal should then be made
where the rafters and roof sheets join
the foam bung.
Woodgrain roofs requi re the fitting of
the ridge top cap prior to rafter top cap
and foam bung fitti ng. The ridge top
cap on woodgrain roofs is made from
aluminium and requi res sli di ng on.
Seal the rafter top cap to ridge rain
excluder joint.
Seal the jack to hip rafter top cap joint.
Appl y 2 beads of silicone to the radius
end top cap and sli de it onto the end of
the ri dge top cap.
Align the 4 No. 5mm holes and push fit
the supplied pl astic rivets. Ensure the
joint is watertight.
Note: on doubl e ended ridges fit one
radius end top cap after the ridge top
cap has been fitted to the ridge.
The ridge flashing tri m (XFT1) when
supplied is sealed and fitted in the
same way as the radius end top cap.
Cut back the cresting and channel to
suit. An inline joint (XFT2) is supplied to
aid the jointing of ridge top caps.
*The 3 photos above show the 2 options available when sealing
the radius end area. The first photo shows the caps l eft long with
the foam modified to fill the void, the next 2 photos show the caps
cut back to rafter length and the foam pieces fitted as standard.
Some roofs are provided with stock radius end top caps,
you will need to notch out the skirt on this cap to suit the
radius end rafters. This is best achieved by marking the
position of the approaching rafters on the skirt, then
establishing the depth of the notches into the skirt. Use
a 45mm dia. hole cutter to mimic the shape of the rafter
top caps then cut the remaining material away at an
angle to suit the shape of the rafter top caps.
The skirt to the rear of the radius end top cap will also
need cutting away at an angle to suit the roof pitch.
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SECTION 2 - TYPICAL GEORGIAN
ROOF INSTALLATION
The ridge top cap assembly can now be
fitted to the mai n ridge body. Align the
cladding cli ps and knock down into
place until the top cap is l evel.
Note: The ri dge top cap is 20mm short
from the end of the ridge.
Glaze the remaini ng roof sheets and
seal the roof back to the structure.
Dress down any l ead flashi ngs.
The rafter end caps can now be fitted
with the screws provided, the screw is
then cloaked with a push fit button cap.
The internal radius end bottom cap fits
in two ways depending on the type of
radius end suppl ied. The standard
method is push fit onto clips as shown,
alternatively fix by screw/bolt and
cover cap. A template is provided for
cutti ng down the rear skirt on this
bottom cap for standard roofs.
Should you wi sh to secure a fan or
hangi ng bracket to the ridge, then the
ridge under channel (XR3) should be
screwed into positi on prior to fitting the
undercladding.
Seal the internal eaves beam corner
mitres.
The internal eaves cladding simpl y
knocks onto the eaves beam. Ensure
that the posi tion of the cladding best
suits the cladding corner joints.
Determi ne the downpipe position and
drill a 60mm diameter hole in the base
of the gutter or a corner fitting.
The 2 part gutter spigot simply screws
into place to accept the downpipe.
Shown above being fi tted to the fl at
faced gutter stop end.
Offer the gutter bracket (XGC4) up into
the eaves beam as shown.
The bottom clip on the gutter bracket
shoul d then be cl ipped to the
continuous alumini um leg on the eaves
beam. You should hear a 'cli ck' as it
l ocates. Continue fitting the brackets to
600mm max. centres.
Offer the back of the gutter up into the
rear of the gutter brackets, the small
continuous leg inside the gutter should
positively locate into each bracket.
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SECTION 3 - FITTING THE
TRADITIONAL GUTTER
Once the rear of the gutter is hanging
from the brackets, pull up on the front
of the bracket locking it i nto the l arge
continuous leg inside the gutter. You
should here a click as it l ocates.
Slide the 'corner fitting' onto the end of
the gutter you have just attached with
the cli p engaged on the rear of the
fitting only. Take care not to displace
the gasket inside the fitti ng. Engage the
fittings front clip.
Conti nue fitting the remainder of the
perimeter gutter working in a circuit
around the conservatory. Any gutter
stop ends must be fitted to the gutter
length prior to attachi ng the gutter to
the brackets.
Measure the di stance between the
straps on the adjacent gutter fittings,
cut the under gutter trim (XYGIT2) to
this length and push it onto the
continuous leg on the bottom of the
eaves beam.
Insert the under gutter corner trims
over the exposed corners of the eaves
beam, these should just cl ip into place
over the corner posts.
XUGT90 trim is shown in the example
above.
If using the Running outlet the tri m
XUGT180 is used wi thout modificati on.
This trim is also used to cloak under
stop ends after modification.
Read the instructi on carefully before attempti ng to fit thi s style
of gutter. The gutter should arrive cut to length but al lowance
must be made for the running outl et should you use it.
eaves
beam gutter
bracket
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gutter
`click´
gutter
fitting
`click´
`click´
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SECTION 4 - TIE BARS
Fasten the tie bar bracket to the rafter
via the 2 pre-fixed bolts with a 13mm
spanner. Use the nut and plastic cover
cap provided in the tie bar kit.
The ridge under channel (XR3) should
be screwed onto the ridge at the tie bar
posi tion.
The ridge under cladding can now be
fitted. Use a rubber mal let to knock it
into position.
Secure the tie bar bracket to the ridge
under cladding vi a the 4 screws into the
ridge under channel. The screws
require a 5mm pil ot hole to be drill ed.
Use the nuts, bolts and cover caps
provi ded to secure the clevis to the
bracket using a 17mm spanner.
Determine the 3 lengths of threaded
rod and covers required and cut them
to length. Thread the rods into each
clevis at l east 6 turns, slide on the
covers then push the other end of the
threaded bar into the central boss.
Adjust the 3 nuts in the central boss
with a 17mm spanner until the tie bar
is taught. Ensure that the ridge remains
level and the window frames vertical.
Using the double-sided tape provided,
fit the central boss decorative cover.
Ensure the horizontal rods are taught
and the drop rod is vertical . The ti e bar
fitting i s complete.
Tie bars should be installed and adjusted prior to any roof
panel s being installed. The position of tie bars will be i ndicated
by TB on the roof plan, i t is imperative that these tie bars are
fi tted to fulfil the structural requirements of the roof.
The example shown is for a 3-way ti e bar, in some instances a
5-way tie bar arrangement may be requi red.
In this case the tie bar will span the length of the roof in
addition to the wi dth and joint in the centre with a single drop
rod. The rear tie bar fixing could be to a house wall, anchor
using sui tabl e masonry fixings.
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SECTION 4 - TIE BARS
This option is to be used when the
centre of the tied rafter is fitted inl ine
with the end of the ridge.
The rafters wi ll be fitted to the radius
end only, an XRE4 radius end wi ll
always be used.
Remove bottom 2 screws from XRE1 to
fit the XTBRC1 to the end of the ridge
using the removed screws.
Determine the 3 lengths of threaded
rod and covers required and cut them
to length. Thread the rods into each
clevis at least 6 turns, slide on the
covers then push the other end of the
threaded rod i nto the central boss.
Attach the drop rod to the XTBRC1
bracket using the nut provided.
The drop rod cover i s then fitted and is
used to hold the radius end bottom cap
in position. Push the other end of the
threaded rod into the central boss.
Adjust the 3 nuts in the central boss
with a 17mm spanner until the tie bar
is taught. Ensure that the ridge remains
level and the window frames vertical.
Using the double sided tape provided,
fit the central boss decorati ve cover.
Ensure the hori zontal rods are taught
and the drop rod is vertical. The tie bar
fitting is compl ete.
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The box gutter can be fitted either
directly to the wal l or by usi ng the
additional fixing plate as an aid.
Ensure that the fixi ng plate is level and
strai ght before attempting to rotate the
box gutter into posi tion.
The box gutter will be mitred at i ts open
end to accept the adjacent eaves beam,
use the internal bracket to secure this
joint. Ensure that the end of the box
gutter is sealed down to the head of
any window or supporting structure.
The box gutter requires an adaptor to
connect it i nto the perimeter plastic
gutter. Apply 2 beads of silicone to thi s
joi nt and slide in the adaptor.
It is advisable to seal closed the voids
in the end of the box gutter prior to
fitting the adaptor.
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SECTION 5 - BOX GUTTERS
The insert depth can be judged by
clippi ng the appropriate gutter fitting
onto the adaptor.
Apply the supplied speci al ised tape
centrally over the visible joint and cut it
to size. Warm the area to be sealed
with a heat gun.
Whilst the joint is warm, use a small
nylon rol ler to give an even compressed
seal. Do not l eave any air pockets or
open edges on the tape.
Once the adaptor i s sealed, the
perimeter pl astic gutter can be
attached.
Note: a similar method of seali ng must
be adopted when connecting straight
joi nts on box gutters.
The box gutter end cap can now be
clipped into place. Do not seal thi s end
cap closed onto the end of the box
gutter.
The bottom and side claddings can now
be clipped into pl ace.
This example shows a raised leg on the
box gutter, suffi cient claddi ngs are
provided but require adapti ng to suit
each raised leg condition.
The box gutter shoul d be clean and dry whilst fi tting the
specialised adaptor tape.
The methods of fi xi ng the box gutter back to the structure and
how it i s to be supported, is the responsi bi lity of the instal lation
company. These methods will be dependant on the size, style
and weight of the roof and to what the box gutter is bei ng fi xed
to. It is recommended that expanding metal anchor bol ts are
used i nto masonry whilst coach screws are used into reinforced
joist ends on soffi t install ations.
It is advisable to support the box gutter below tie bar positions
and at mechanical joi nts. Fix the wallplate back to the structure
150mm i n from each end and then at 600mm centres.
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SECTION 6 - VALLEY SITUATION
A roof with a valley rafter wil l have
been pre-buil t in the factory. The 3
aluminium components of the valley
will arri ve arrow-headed at the top for
bolting to the i nternal corner of the
ri dges via the pre-drilled holes*.
The bottom of the valley rafter will have
a bird-mouth cut all owing it to sit on
the internal eaves beam corner.
The bottom of the valley wings should
be bol ted to the pre-drilled holes in the
eaves beams. The roof sheet support
tri ms should now be re-fi tted into the
eaves beams as shown.
The valley jack rafters can now be
bolted to the ridge at one end, and onto
the valley wing at the other, into the
pre-drill ed hol es.
Wi th the roof skeleton complete the
roof sheets can now be fitted. Pull back
the protecti ve film from the security
tape.
Measure and cut the roof sheet end
closers to sui t the valley wing si de of
the roof sheets. Ensure that they are
sealed al ong both the bottom and top
edges to the roof sheets.
Push the top of the roof sheets into the
ri dge rain excluder and then lower the
bottom edge onto the valley wi ng.
The valley jack rafter top caps can now
be knocked on with a rubber mallet.
Remember to seal them to the rain
excluder at the ridge.
Scribe in then knock on the valley top
cap. If the top cap is aluminium it will
be in a three part assembly.
*The joints between rain excluders in the ridge must be sealed,
these joints can occur on long ridge lengths, external corners or
internal corners as seen on the photograph above.
The valley wings must also be sealed back to the rain excluders
on this internal ri dge joint.
It may be necessary to temporally remove a vall ey jack rafter
to aid the installation of the poly sheet.
It i s advisabl e to erect as much of the roof skeleton as possible
prior to fitting the valley rafter. The roof should not be fixed
back to the house wall unti l the valley is in position, the ridges
level and the valley jack rafters square to the ridges.
Fix the wallplate back to the structure 150mm in from each end
and then at 600mm centres.
The valley top cap should be square cut
to the same length as the valley spine.
The vall ey end cap can then be fitted to
the vall ey spine usi ng the screws
supplied.
Do not seal to vall ey spi ne or top cap.
The screws are covered via push in
button trims.
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SECTION 6 - VALLEY SITUATION
The XPT90 is fi tted to L - shape ridges.
Seal the XPT90 to the ri dge top caps
using a silicone bead, secure using
supplied plastic rivets.
A 5mm hole is required per rivet.
The crestings can then be fi tted over
the XPT90.
The XPT90 may require notching over
rafters.
Notch as per radius end top cap.
XPT90 shown above modified to joint
ri dge top cap to wallplate top cap on
P/T shape roofs.
The XPT90 component can be modified and used on other types
of roof design.
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SECTION 7 - GABLE SUPPORT OPTION
Sl ide fit the gable support pl atform
(XGSP1) to the top of front eaves beam
bolt sl ot.
Fi t the eaves beams as per an
Edwardian design to the head of the
frames. Ensure the turnbuckles are
engaged, fix eaves corner brackets to
the mitred corners wi th sel f dril ling
screws.
The gutter brackets and gutter can now
be attached to the eaves beam.
The gable frame and i nfi ll wedges are
fitted to the gable support platform.
FC75 coupler is used between the gable
frame and gable platform.
Attach gable fixing plate (XGFP1) to
bottom of gable rafters, ensure fixing
pl ate l ug faces into the roof.
Place ridge assembly in position and fit
gable rafters, fi rst to ridge then to
eaves via gable fi xi ng plate.
Ensure fixing plate lug is located in
eaves beam bol t slot.
Secure rafters to gable frame with
screws at 250mm centres.
Seal end of ri dge using a modified foam
bung.
Glaze roof, fi t ridge and gabl e end cap
as per an Edwardian/Victorian roof.
Gable frame must be face drai ned.
The gable frame is not supplied as part of the roof ki t.
PC01 coupler i s used between rafter and gable frame. Screw
through the gable frame i nto the gabl e support platform to
secure the frame.
XEBC5
XGSP1
XEB4
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SECTION 8 - LEAN TO SITUATION
Option 1
Option 2
Fit PC01 to head of
gable frame
Fit PC01 to head of
gable frame
Wal lplate sits on
corner post
Corner post
between wal l and
gable frame
Notched wal lplate
sits on gable frame
Gable frame fi ts
back to brickwork
End Rafter Assembly
(25mm Glazing)
XERC25
XER1
XBC1
PC01
XERC1
Fix
Note: Woodgrain roofs use a powder coated alumini um
wallplate top cap. Thi s should be fixed back to the
house wall using screws and rawl pl ugs (not supplied).
This top cap does not fi x di rectly to the wal lplate.
Fi x the wallplate back to the wal l 150mm in from
each end and then at every 600mm centres.
Corner of gable
window frame will
require notching at
these points
Wallplate
Assembly
Note: The angled gable section does not
form part of the roof kit. This should
be suppli ed separately as part of a
gable wi ndow (as shown in these
images) or by infill and cladding.
Swing Fit
Gutter Option
Eaves Beam
Assembly
Typical Lean To Roof Cross Section
Option 1
corner post
Gable frame
SECTION 9 - DUO PITCH
ROOF SECTION
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XRTC2 Ridge top cap
XR25 15 to 24.5º ridge main body
XRE25 Rai n excl uder (25mm)
XREG1 Rai n excl uder gasket
XR2 Ridge carriage
XR3 Ridge under channel
XRBC2 Ridge bottom cap
XSPEC25 Sheet end closer 25mm
XPS1 Gl azing support section
XEB4 Shield eaves beam
XEBC2 Internal eaves cl ad
XYGUT2 Tradi tional gutter
XGC4 Tradi tional gutter bracket
XYGIT2 Gutter infil l tri m
XSPEC25 Sheet end closer 25mm
XPS1 Glazing support section
XBG6 Box gutter body
XBGFP Box gutter fi xing plate
XBGF Insulation foam
XEBC2 Internal eaves clad
XBGC1 Box gutter bottom clad
XGB3 Box gutter support bracket
XGA2L Box gutter adaptor left hand
XGA2R Box gutter adaptor right hand
XGA2I Box gutter in line connector
SECTION 10 - STANDARD
RADIUS END - XRE2
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SECTION 11 - NON STANDARD
RADIUS END - XRE4
If the roof geometry is non-standard,
i.e. varied roof pitch or bay angles,
then the larger cast spider (XRE4) will
be used with specific holes drilled to
suit your roof.
Transom Rafter
Packers XGHP will be provided on the hip
rafters to ensure the correct glazing levels.
Make sure they are fitted between the rafter
and the radius end.
Hip Rafter
Standard 3 facet Victorian, no centre rafters Standard Georgian, no centre rafter Standard 5 facet Victorian
Standard 3 facet Victorian with centre rafters Standard Georgian with a centre rafter
Ensure you select the correct hole
for each bar on the radius end.
SECTION 12 - BOLSTERED RAFTERS
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SECTION 13 - GLASS ROOFS
Very long transom and hip rafters will require additional
reinforcement in the form of an aluminium section bolted
to the underside of the bar.
The length of the bolster should be 400mm shorter than
the length of the glazing bar (150 at ridge, 250mm at
eaves).
The bolster bottom cap XBC1V (fitted first) is the same
as a rafter bottom cap with the gasket removed. It ends
flush with the bolster bar at the ridge end and is mitred
into the eaves clad at the bottom.
The rafter side clads XBSC1, are cut down versions of the
internal eaves beam clads. They end flush with the
bolster bar at the ridge end and are mitred into the eaves
clad at the bottom.
The ridge end of the bolster should be finished with a
rafter end cap (XEC1) glued on to the bolster bar end
(upside-down).
Bolstered
transom rafter
XBSC1
XBC1
XBSC1
XBC1V
XB2
XEC1
The roof system has been designed to accept sealed units of 24mm thickness.
Currently the glass panel width for rectangles is rafter centres less 22mm (11mm
each side) and the glass panel length is rafter length plus 3mm.
The design of the roof components means that the glass panel cannot slide out,
this is achieved by friction between the top and bottom rafter caps and the action
of the security tape on the support trim. Ultimately, the panel cannot slide out
due to the strength of the rafter end cap and its fixing into the rafter end via
machine screw.
On larger sealed units it is recommended that wedge packers are used at 1m
centres between the edge of the glass and spine of the rafter.
Bolstered
Georgian hip
(packer required)
SH65
The end closer is provided in stock lengths and requires
cutting to suit the width of the roof panel. Seal the end
closer to both sides of the sealed unit.
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